Ok. So, there's this guy, Ronnie. He's 24. I'm 17. I've known Ronnie for a few months now, and we've became pretty good friends. We do a lot of partying together and have a lot of fun. (Nothing sexual though) We've also had some really deep conversations and have a lot in common. He's always being sweet and sticking up for me when some weirdo comes up and hits on me. He was there a lot for me too when I got kicked out of my house this summer. Overall, even though we have argued before; he's always been really good to me. And, I'll admit that at one point I did have a little bit of a crush on him. But, I thought it was probably more of an infatuation. He's older, goodlooking, educated, and a pretty cool dude.
We recently got into an argument; and I went for a couple of weeks without talking to him. Then, Saturday, he came to the place where I work and told me that I should come out later that night; they were going to have a party.. and lots of alcohol. And besides, he had been wanting to talk to me. So, I went. But, when I got there he had already been drinking and was pretty tipsy. He insisted that I sit next to him so we could talk. He apologized for the argument and explained the misunderstanding. I told him that I accepted his apology and took credit for part of the argument.
Then, he told me that he had missed me, "More than you would know". He told me that he's always thought I was cool as hell and that I'm just not like other little high school girls. He's never felt this way for someone so much younger than him and he wished we could be closer in age. He also told me that he really did care about me and wanted to be with me. He told me that I'm different; I have a mind of my own, I'm not a slut, and I'm just amazingly cool. (A while back and kid left a comment on my Myspace "You're cute" and he replied to the guy "Don't be a tool. You'll get your feelings hurt that way. Btw, Felicia, tonight's Friday night.. So I'll bet you'll be coming over." I didn't.) But, anyway, he told me the reason he did that was because he was jealous. I asked him why he'd be jealous of some little "emo" kid in another state. He said that it was because he really liked a girl in [insert hometown's name here].
See, this is where I'm confused. He HAD been drinking. How much of that did he actually feel and how much was the alcohol talking? Even though, I have sensed he liked me before; I just kind of brushed it off.. Could he have just been desperately trying to get a piece of ass? How would I go about asking him when he was sober about his genuine feelings? Or should I just leave it to him to bring up?
Also, another thing. If he was serious. Would it be a good idea to get in a relationship with someone so much older? It's a hard one to call. Yes, I am mature for my age. But, not as mature as he is. He has been engaged to two different women, has a kid, has been stationed in Korea, and served in Iraq. And he's sooo intellgent. When he was my age he was in college. He was in a gifted program throughout most of his school years. I really don't know how I'm supposed to compete with all that at my age.
Just leave me some feedback. I'd like to hear your opinions.
We recently got into an argument; and I went for a couple of weeks without talking to him. Then, Saturday, he came to the place where I work and told me that I should come out later that night; they were going to have a party.. and lots of alcohol. And besides, he had been wanting to talk to me. So, I went. But, when I got there he had already been drinking and was pretty tipsy. He insisted that I sit next to him so we could talk. He apologized for the argument and explained the misunderstanding. I told him that I accepted his apology and took credit for part of the argument.
Then, he told me that he had missed me, "More than you would know". He told me that he's always thought I was cool as hell and that I'm just not like other little high school girls. He's never felt this way for someone so much younger than him and he wished we could be closer in age. He also told me that he really did care about me and wanted to be with me. He told me that I'm different; I have a mind of my own, I'm not a slut, and I'm just amazingly cool. (A while back and kid left a comment on my Myspace "You're cute" and he replied to the guy "Don't be a tool. You'll get your feelings hurt that way. Btw, Felicia, tonight's Friday night.. So I'll bet you'll be coming over." I didn't.) But, anyway, he told me the reason he did that was because he was jealous. I asked him why he'd be jealous of some little "emo" kid in another state. He said that it was because he really liked a girl in [insert hometown's name here].
See, this is where I'm confused. He HAD been drinking. How much of that did he actually feel and how much was the alcohol talking? Even though, I have sensed he liked me before; I just kind of brushed it off.. Could he have just been desperately trying to get a piece of ass? How would I go about asking him when he was sober about his genuine feelings? Or should I just leave it to him to bring up?
Also, another thing. If he was serious. Would it be a good idea to get in a relationship with someone so much older? It's a hard one to call. Yes, I am mature for my age. But, not as mature as he is. He has been engaged to two different women, has a kid, has been stationed in Korea, and served in Iraq. And he's sooo intellgent. When he was my age he was in college. He was in a gifted program throughout most of his school years. I really don't know how I'm supposed to compete with all that at my age.
Just leave me some feedback. I'd like to hear your opinions.
